I realize that there are 50,000 threads about these, yet I'm still stumped.

Why is it that they deplete just by sending a private message? I've sent 2 and I went from positive to negative. I'm ultra confused on why they are even still there... Do people even pay attention to them? I love this forum and all, but that's just one thing that doesn't make any sense to me... WHY ARE THERE CREDITS? Yes of course the answer is you used to be able to buy little nick knacks for your username and what not, but if those are gone, why do we still have the credit system? Is there a set time frame for those to things to come back or just whenever the site is moved to a new host?

Chances there is a thread which explains what raises and what lowers your credits and by how much? I've got two loans and still negative yet I'm fairly active on here... I can't logically find a reason to post 40 times a day to keep up with the credit situation...

I'm still working my way towards positive. I've still got a ways to go though. I think the credit system has an advantage since it might persuade users to come around to the forums more and contribute to the forum.

I'm still working my way towards positive. I've still got a ways to go though. I think the credit system has an advantage since it might persuade users to come around to the forums more and contribute to the forum.

I completely agree with the encouraging more posts, but i shouldn't feel obliged to have to post. I mean I love this place yet again, but c'mon not being super active and still going negative hurts. Hopefully some kinks get worked out soon...